Greece seeks bailout deal by August 20, sends bill to parliament

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 21, 2015, 18:13

The Greek government said Tuesday that it wants to see a final deal on its international bailout hammered out by August 20, as it presented parliament with more draft legislation on the cash-for-reforms agreement.

German lawmakers back Angela Merkel on Greece bailout plan

Last Updated: Friday, July 17, 2015, 17:56

German lawmakers gave Chancellor Angela Merkel the green light Friday to resume talks on a new EU-IMF bailout deal for Greece, after she passionately argued it was the last chance to prevent "chaos" in the crisis-hit country.

ECB, Eurogroup give Greece breathing space after Athens vote

Last Updated: Thursday, July 16, 2015, 23:31

Eurozone ministers approved the launch of Greece bailout talks and the ECB boosted its cash lifeline to the crisis-hit country Thursday after lawmakers in Athens grudgingly passed a tough reform package demanded by creditors.

ECB raises emergency funding to Greek banks by 900 mn euros

Last Updated: Thursday, July 16, 2015, 20:33

The increase corresponded to the amount requested by the Bank of Greece, Draghi said.

Europe moves to restore funding to Greece after bailout vote

Last Updated: Thursday, July 16, 2015, 19:18

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras won the backing of parliament in the early hours of Thursday for the stringent reform measures demanded by the creditors led by Germany, but was left weakened by a revolt in his left-wing Syriza party.

Greece licks wounds after bailout vote, ECB move expected

Last Updated: Thursday, July 16, 2015, 13:20

The vote, vital to unlocking emergency financing from European partners as early as Thursday, left Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras weakened by a revolt in his leftist Syriza party but clinging to power for now.

Greek government suffers defections as austerity vote looms

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 15, 2015, 18:02

The vote will almost certainly see large numbers of Syriza lawmakers dissent and vote against the package, raising questions of the government's survival in its current form.

Greek parliament to vote on controversial bailout

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 15, 2015, 12:01

Greece on Wednesday geared up for a parliamentary vote on draconian reforms demanded by eurozone creditors in exchange for a huge new bailout, in what could be Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras's toughest political test yet.

Greece bailout deal important for 'security': NATO

Last Updated: Monday, July 13, 2015, 21:24

NATO on Monday welcomed a bailout deal reached between its "staunch ally" Greece and EU leaders, saying the nation`s economic stability was also vital for the "security" of other NATO countries.

Punishing terms of Greek bailout deal

Last Updated: Monday, July 13, 2015, 20:19

The austerity measures that Greece agreed to on Monday in return for a bailout to stave off a euro exit involve some of the harshest terms Athens has faced in five years of rescue programmes.

Euro slips, bonds bid as Greece drama drags on

Last Updated: Monday, July 13, 2015, 08:13

The moves were mild, with investors wary of over reacting after having seen so many deadlines come and go with no resolution of the crisis in Greece.

Euro zone argues into the night with Greece on bailout terms

Last Updated: Monday, July 13, 2015, 08:10

Six sweeping measures including tax and pension reforms must be enacted by Wednesday night and the entire package endorsed by parliament before talks can start.